
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying Harris County Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (480 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outlying Harris County area of Houston.


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Forest Pointe

Catalon

Manor at Jersey Village

La Esencia Apartments

The Worthington at the Beltway

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Outlying Harris County, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outlying Harris County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlying Harris County Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $675 | $1,823 |
| Outlying Harris County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $456 | $5,460 |
| Outlying Harris County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $498 | $8,060 |
| Outlying Harris County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $663 | $8,398 |
| Outlying Harris County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,700 | $6,954 |
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Cheapest Available Outlying Harris County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying Harris County area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rylan Vintage Park priced from $65. Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $463. Here are the most affordable Outlying Harris County apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rylan Vintage Park | Acacia | 1BR,1BA | $65 |
| Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ | A1-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $463 |
| SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $514 |
| The Worthington at the Beltway | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| La Esencia Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Pinnacle Apartments | E2 | 2BR,2BA | $600 |
| Timbers of Cranbrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Cashel Springs | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Harris County, TX
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying Harris County area is the $1.02 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Louetta Creek in the in the Gleannloch Farms neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Outlying Harris County apartment is the C1 Model at Park North starting at $1,249 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Eagle Landing Canterbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying Harris County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louetta Creek | Magnolia | 4BR,3BA | $1.02 |
| Park North | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| La Sonrisa | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Forest Pointe | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | 2-2 B-3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Woodglen Village | B | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| The Preston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| The Rylan Vintage Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying Harris County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outlying Harris County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outlying Harris County is under $629.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outlying Harris County?
The cheapest apartment in Outlying Harris County is The Rylan Vintage Park which is listed at $105, while the average apartment in Outlying Harris County costs $17,355.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlying Harris County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 321 regular apartments in Outlying Harris County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outlying Harris County?
Cheap apartments in Outlying Harris County have an average cost of $101 which is $17,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying Harris County.
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